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I saw that fasting can help loose weight and i researched on it. can i go 2 days not eating/drinking and loose wight with no risks?
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Yes and no. : You can safely not eat for two days each week. In fact, prof roy walford formerly of ucla, who was one of the leading proponents of caloric restriction for anti-aging purposes, recommended that exact regimen. However, make sure that you drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated.
Answered 9/28/2016
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